A quick update for bromine users
Bromine granules are changing. Bromine isn’t going anywhere.
Bromine granules are being phased out in Great Britain. If that’s what you use, there’s an easy switch to bromine tablets. Your water stays the same, and so does your routine.
At a glance
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What’s changing
Bromine granules, and two-part “bromine salt” kits, are being withdrawn.
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What’s staying the same
Bromine tablets aren’t part of this change. You can keep using bromine, and there’s no need to switch to chlorine.
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What to do
Swap your granules for bromine tablets in a floating dispenser. Pop in to see us and we’ll give you a floater free when you buy tablets.
No rush, but don’t leave it too late
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Now
You can carry on as normal. Start planning your switch.
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1 April 2027
Shops can no longer sell bromine granules.
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1 October 2027
Bromine granules can no longer be used in hot tubs.
We won’t be restocking granules. Once our current stock has gone, we’ll only be selling tablets, so it’s worth switching sooner rather than later.
Switching in 4 easy steps
- Finish or set aside your granules. You don’t need to drain your hot tub.
- Put bromine tablets in a floating dispenser and let it float in the water. Use a new or rinsed floater.
- Set the dispenser to the opening shown in the instructions, then test after a day or two and adjust.
- Keep shocking weekly as you do now, and test your water regularly.
Showroom offer
Free floating dispenser when you buy bromine tablets in our showroom
Come and see us. We’ll get you set up and answer any questions.
Neptune Spas showroom
Unit 1, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith, Lewes, BN8 6JA| Mon: | 09:30 - 13:30 |
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| Tue to Fri: | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Sat: | 11:00- 16:00 |
| Sun: | Closed |
Prefer to shop online?
Bromine tablets and floating dispensers are available on our webshop, delivered to your door.
Staying safe
- Only put tablets in your floating dispenser.
- Rinse an old dispenser in fresh water before using it with tablets.
- Store chemicals dry, sealed and apart from each other.
- Leftover granules can be used until 1 October 2027. After that, take any unused product to your council’s household waste site. Don’t pour it down the drain.
Questions
Is this a safety issue?
No. The reason is paperwork. After Brexit, no manufacturer re-registered these ingredients with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), so they can’t stay on sale. The rules on how products are approved changed, not the chemicals.
Do I need to drain my hot tub?
No. Tablets are still bromine, so you can just switch over. Drain and refill at your normal time.
Can I use up the granules I have?
Yes, until 1 October 2027. We’d suggest not stocking up, though.
Will bromine tablets be banned too?
They’re not part of this change and are fine to buy and use. If anything changes in the future, we’ll let you know well in advance.
I use chlorine. Does this affect me?
No. Chlorine products aren’t part of this change.
I’m in Northern Ireland. Does this apply to me?
No. These rules apply in England, Scotland and Wales only.
Where can I read the official decision?
The Health and Safety Executive has published it here: HSE decision document (PDF).
We’re here to help
Not sure what you’ve got, or how to get started? Give us a call, drop us an email or pop into the showroom.